Elcena Painter Obituary, Death – Authorities in Kansas City, Kansas have identified the person found dead on a local street early Wednesday morning as 34-year-old Elcena Painter. The Kansas City, Kansas Police Department (KCKPD) confirmed the victim’s identity in an official statement released later that day.
The discovery was made shortly before 5 a.m. when concerned citizens called 911 to report someone lying in the street in the 4600 block of Greeley Avenue. When officers arrived at the scene, they located Painter and confirmed the individual was deceased. At this point, police have not determined the cause of death.
The case is now being handled by the KCKPD’s Major Case and Traffic Investigation Units, who are working to piece together the circumstances that led to Painter’s death. Investigators are treating the matter seriously and have not ruled out any possibilities as they continue to gather evidence and interview potential witnesses.
Officials are asking the public for help. Anyone who may have seen something suspicious or who has information related to the incident is encouraged to contact the Crime Stoppers TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS (8477). Callers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward if their tip leads to an arrest or resolution in the case.
As of now, no further details have been released, and the investigation remains ongoing. Authorities are continuing to review evidence and await any new leads that may provide insight into how and why Painter ended up in the street and what caused her death.
